Availability of adequately iodized salt at household level in Dessie and Combolcha Towns, South Wollo, Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Tefera Chane Mekonnen (Author), Sisay Eshete (Author), Yitbarek Wasihun (Author), Mastewal Arefaynie (Author), Nigus Cherie (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Iodine deficiency disorder is the leading cause of mental retardation and poor economic performance in developing countries. Worldwide, universal salt iodization has been implemented to eliminate iodine deficiency. However, the adequacy of iodine in salts needs close monitoring t...